How many renters in New Cumberland, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.6% (±15.2 points) of renting households in New Cumberland, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.6% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.2% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Cumberland
| Share of income spent on rent | New Cumberland | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±8.7 points) | 14.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.3% (±8.5 points) | 15.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±7.9 points) | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.3% (±2.8 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±7.4 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.2% (±13.3 points) | 33.7% | 39.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
New Cumberland against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| New Cumberland | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.6% (±15.2 points) | 41.7% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.2% (±13.3 points) | 33.7% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±7.2 points) | 26.7% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,936 (±$15,573) | $56,464 (±$2,606) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $980 (±$127) | $1,249 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In New Cumberland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Cumberland County (41.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, New Cumberland ranks 4 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 453 of 2,530.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near New Cumberland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cumberland | — | 57.6% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Lower Allen | 1.3 mi | 54.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemoyne | 1.5 mi | 59.7% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Hill | 2.8 mi | 42.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wormleysburg | 2.8 mi | 42.0% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steelton | 2.8 mi | 33.1% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Enhaut | 2.8 mi | 100.0% (±91.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Allen Township | 2.9 mi | 34.7% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Bressler | 3.1 mi | 39.3% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Steelton, PA (33.1%), Lower Allen Township, PA (34.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton Township (Cumberland County) | 61.4% (±24.1 points) |
| 2 | Lemoyne | 59.7% (±24.1 points) |
| 3 | Shippensburg Township | 58.4% (±16.0 points) |
| 4 | New Cumberland | 57.6% (±15.2 points) |
| 5 | Carlisle | 54.2% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | North Middleton Township | 51.9% (±17.5 points) |
| 7 | Newville | 48.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Lower Frankford Township | 43.0% (±24.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Camp Hill | 42.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Shiremanstown | 42.7% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about New Cumberland
Are renters in New Cumberland rent-burdened?
57.6% of renting households in New Cumberland pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in New Cumberland spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Cumberland, PA spends 34.5% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Cumberland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Cumberland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Cumberland borough, Pennsylvania
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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